What to Expect

Laying the Foundation for Total Health

Chiropractic care is like building a house - certain things have to happen in a particular order in order for everything to stand strong and work correctly. When building a house, if you tried to put up your walls before you had a solid foundation, your walls would be weak and eventually collapse. If you tried to put on your roof before the walls were ready, you would run into the same problem. The same is true for your body. Your body has to go through a particular plan of care in order to repair itself correctly and fully. There are three general phases of chiropractic care:

Phase 1: Relief Care

If you are in pain when you come into our office, the first objective is to help you feel better. Depending on the severity of your problem, it is typical to need care two to three times per week for four to 12 weeks.

Phase 2: Corrective/Restorative Care

During the corrective care phase, muscles and other tissues are allowed to heal more completely, thereby helping prevent injury. It is typical to need care four to eight times per month for six to 24 months, depending on your overall health and the severity of your problem.

Phase 3: Wellness Care

Once your body has fully healed, it is important to come in for periodic adjustments to avoid problems in the future. Usually, this only requires a quick visit to the chiropractor one to four times per month, based on your lifestyle and goals.

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"Atlas Chiropractic is simply the best. Dr Brad Pyne listens to my concerns, addresses the problem accordingly and provides a plan of action to move forward. Their chiropractic care has allowed me to be more active, have less stress, fewer headaches and to sleep better. I would say continued care from Atlas Chiropractic has improved all areas of my life. Thanks Brad!"

Jeremy Jimison

"Atlas Chiropractic is my family's choice for chiropractic care. Dr. Pyne is very knowledgeable and he and his staff treat their patients like family."

April Poley

"Dr. Brad Pyne at Atlas Chiropractic has been such a blessing to our family! I started seeing Dr. Brad when I was struggling with migraines and received much relief. I also received treatment through my entire pregnancy! I experienced a comfortable and thriving pregnancy I experienced a comfortable and thriving pregnancy and labor when receiving chiropractic treatments and care. My husband also receives chiropractor care for back and neck relief from working long hours in the energy industry. Our son started receiving chiropractic care at 6 weeks old and continues to do so at 9 months helping with constipation, colic and reflux. Atlas Chiropractic has become family for us and we are so thankful for them!"

Savannah Schiller

"I have been going to the Chiropractor for over 10 years, mainly due to frequent headaches and neck and back pain. While I have found some relief, Dr. Pyne is the only one who as kept me headache-free for over a year! He has been the only Chiropractor who continued to adjust my treatment until we got positive results. I am very confident in his treatment and knowledge, it is clear that he values his education and personalized care for his patients."

Kristina Paulson

"There are no words to really describe how much coming to Atlas Chiropractic has helped me. After visiting several chiropractors in the area Brad is the only one who has actually relieved a lot of the pain that I was experiencing. It is always worth the visit. Both he and Amy know what they are doing and how to help. Just give them the chance!"